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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.08, 27,874.47 and 6,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.08, 27,874.47 and 6,101.12 is: 9,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.08 : 27,874.47 = 6,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.08/27,874.47 = 6,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.08x = 27,874.47 × 6,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.08x = 170,065,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065,486.41/18,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,153.11

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